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BAFE Auditor (Freelance / Associate Auditor)

Location: UK – Field Based (Particular interest in candidates across the North of England / M62 Corridor)

Contract: Freelance / Self-Employed Contractor

Day Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience. Further details available on application.

About the Opportunity

BSI is looking to appoint experienced fire protection professionals to join our team as Freelance Associate Auditors, undertaking third-party assessments at commercial and industrial client sites across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in fire protection systems, installation and auditing to utilise their technical expertise in supporting the assessment and certification of fire safety installations.

You will undertake assessments across a range of fire protection disciplines, including:

• Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
• Evacuation Alert Systems
• Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
• Kitchen Fire Protection Systems

Working on behalf of BSI, you will assess client installations and associated processes against relevant BAFE scheme requirements and applicable British and international standards, helping to ensure compliance, quality and confidence in fire safety systems.

This is a home-based freelance opportunity involving regular travel to client sites across the UK. You will therefore need to be comfortable with national travel and hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake third-party assessments at commercial and industrial client sites, managing your own assessment schedules and travel arrangements.
• Evaluate installations, processes and associated documentation against relevant BAFE scheme requirements and applicable standards.
• Prepare comprehensive assessment reports, clearly communicating findings and providing clients with direction on corrective actions where required.
• Make recommendations regarding the issue, re-issue or withdrawal of certification.
• Manage assessment outcomes efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Successfully complete BSI's comprehensive onboarding and qualification programme to achieve full Assessor status.
• Demonstrate the required technical knowledge and competency through standardised assessments covering auditing practices and their application.

Required Skills & Experience

We are interested in hearing from individuals with a combination of technical fire protection knowledge and auditing experience.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous auditing or assessment experience within the BAFE / fire protection installation sector.
• Experience auditing against BAFE scheme requirements.
• Knowledge of BAFE schemes, including SP101, SP203-1, SP203-3, SP203-4 and SP206.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, including BS 5839-1, BS EN 15004-1 and BS 5266-1.
• Ideally, a Level 3 regulated qualification in Fire Alarm Installations, or equivalent technical knowledge and practical experience to work towards achieving this qualification.
• Experience within commercial or industrial fire protection installations.
• The ability to communicate technical findings effectively, prepare detailed reports and engage professionally with clients.
• A flexible approach to travel, with the ability to undertake assessments nationally.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Why Work with BSI?

This is an opportunity to work in association with a globally recognised certification and assessment organisation, applying your industry expertise to support the quality, compliance and safety of fire protection systems across a diverse client base.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
 
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.